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Nitro, WV

Kanawha CountyElev. 181 m
Population
6,941
Median home
$120,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Nitro

Nitro is home to roughly 6,941 residents. Nitro sits in Kanawha County. The median age is 42.1 and the median household income is $52,247. Homes carry a median value of $120,400, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.2%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,941
Median age
42.1
Median household income
$52,247
Per-capita income
$34,761
Poverty rate
21.6%
High-school grad or higher
88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
24 min
Work from home
2.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Service29.2%
Management, business, science & arts26%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$120,400
Median gross rent
$916/mo
Owner-occupied
70.4%
Median year built
1958
Households
2,820
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Nitro has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 high.

NITRO HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NITRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
ROCK BRANCH ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
Nitro235
West Virginia282
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime171% above national
Nitro5,285
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↑ 52% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Nitro Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Nitro.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Kanawha County
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Nitro is in Kanawha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Nitro sits in Kanawha County. Elevation ~181 m.

Map of Nitro
Nitro, WV
Where Nitro is
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Notable people from Nitro
Kayla WilliamsLew BurdetteBill WinterLarry Barnett
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Nearby cities
St. Albans (2 mi)Dunbar (5 mi)South Charleston (7 mi)Charleston (10 mi)Hurricane (11 mi)Milton (18 mi)

Common questions

Nitro — frequently asked

What is the population of Nitro, West Virginia?
Nitro has a population of about 6,941, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Nitro?
The median home value in Nitro is $120,400, and the median gross rent is $916/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Nitro safe? What is the crime rate?
Nitro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 235 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Nitro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kanawha County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in Nitro?
Nitro has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Nitro?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Nitro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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